European Best Pictures Of The Day - March 19, 2013

European Best Pictures Of The Day - March 19, 2013

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Peter Macdiarmid

Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he arrives in the Pope Mobile for his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he arrives in the Pope Mobile for his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

Israel Prepares For President Obama's Visit

Uriel Sinai

Israeli children wave flags during a rehearsal, a day a head of the arrival of US President Barack Obama at the president's residence on March 19, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Obama will make his first visit as President to the region tomorrow, and his itinerary will include meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

Israeli children wave flags during a rehearsal, a day a head of the arrival of US President Barack Obama at the president's residence on March 19, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Obama will make his first visit as President to the region tomorrow, and his itinerary will include meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Spencer Platt

Pope Francis drives through the crowds during the Inauguration Mass for the Pope in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

Pope Francis drives through the crowds during the Inauguration Mass for the Pope in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

German President Gauck Visits Ethiopia

Sean Gallup

German President Joachim Gauck and First Lady Daniela Schadt arrive to observe Ethiopian Orthodox clergy perform a ritual celebrating the Virgin Mary outside St. Mary's Church on March 19, 2013 in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Lalibela is among Ethiopia's holiest of cities and is distinguished by its 11 churches hewn into solid rock dating back to the 12th century. President Gauck and First Lady Daniela Schadt are on the third of a four-day state visit to Ethiopia.

German President Joachim Gauck and First Lady Daniela Schadt arrive to observe Ethiopian Orthodox clergy perform a ritual celebrating the Virgin Mary outside St. Mary's Church on March 19, 2013 in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Lalibela is among Ethiopia's holiest of cities and is distinguished by its 11 churches hewn into solid rock dating back to the 12th century. President Gauck and First Lady Daniela Schadt are on the third of a four-day state visit to Ethiopia.

Prince Charles And The Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Middle East - Day 9

Pool

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales talks to Royal Marine Commandos aboard HMS Northumberland, who have been fighting pirates, gun and drug runners in the Indian Ocean, during a visit to the Type 23 Frigate, docked in the port on March 19, 2013 in Muscat, Oman. The Royal couple are on the fourth and final leg of a tour of the Middle East taking in Jordan, Qatar, Saudia Arabia and Oman.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales talks to Royal Marine Commandos aboard HMS Northumberland, who have been fighting pirates, gun and drug runners in the Indian Ocean, during a visit to the Type 23 Frigate, docked in the port on March 19, 2013 in Muscat, Oman. The Royal couple are on the fourth and final leg of a tour of the Middle East taking in Jordan, Qatar, Saudia Arabia and Oman.

Chinese Girl By Tretchikoff, The Original Of The World's Most Reproduced Picture On Display Before Auction

Bethany Clarke

A gallery assistant at Bonhams adjusts 'Chinese Girl' by Tretchikoff on March 19, 2013 in London, England. 'Chinese Girl' is the most iconic work by Vladimir Tretchikoff and is said to be the most widely reproduced and recognisable picture in the world. The picture will be sold at Bonhams South African art sale on March 20, 2013 for an estimated 400,000 GBP.

A gallery assistant at Bonhams adjusts 'Chinese Girl' by Tretchikoff on March 19, 2013 in London, England. 'Chinese Girl' is the most iconic work by Vladimir Tretchikoff and is said to be the most widely reproduced and recognisable picture in the world. The picture will be sold at Bonhams South African art sale on March 20, 2013 for an estimated 400,000 GBP.

Max Mosley And Representatives Of The NUJ Arrive To Give Evidence To A Select Committee On Regulation Of The Press

Bethany Clarke

Max Mosley, the former President of Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), arrives at Portcullis House on March 19, 2013 in London, England. Max Mosley will attend a meeting with the Culture, Media and Sport Committee to discuss the regulation of the press.

Max Mosley, the former President of Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), arrives at Portcullis House on March 19, 2013 in London, England. Max Mosley will attend a meeting with the Culture, Media and Sport Committee to discuss the regulation of the press.

Las Fallas Festival In Valencia

David Ramos

A bullfighter performs during a bullfight as part of the Las Fallas Festival on March 18, 2013 in Valencia, Spain. The Fallas festival, which runs from March 15 until March 19, celebrates the arrival of spring with fireworks, fiestas and bonfires made from large Ninots (puppets).

A bullfighter performs during a bullfight as part of the Las Fallas Festival on March 18, 2013 in Valencia, Spain. The Fallas festival, which runs from March 15 until March 19, celebrates the arrival of spring with fireworks, fiestas and bonfires made from large Ninots (puppets).

Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he arrives in the Pope Mobile for... News PhotoArrival,Bestof,Bestpix,Ceremony,Crowd,Horizontal,Human Interest,Inauguration Into Office,International Landmark,People,Politics,Pope,Pope Francis,Popemobile,Religion,Religious Mass,Spirituality,St. Peter's Square,State of the Vatican City,Topics,Topix,Vatican,WavingPhotographer Peter MacdiarmidCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesVATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 19: Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he arrives in the Pope Mobile for his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)